Clean older grease buildup by applying white vinegar or spraying Fantastik or Formula 409 on the grease and wiping with a paper towel. Rinse cabinet doors with a damp sponge, and dry with an absorbent cloth or paper towel.
Vinegar is the go-to natural cleaner when faced greasy cabinets. Mix a 50/50 solution of vinegar and warm water and pour it into a spray bottle. Mist on cabinets, let sit for a minute or two and then wipe clean with a soft cloth.
Water (with a pH of 7) and dish soap (with a pH between 7 and 8) are always good options. The best cleaner, the one that is less likely to do damage to the wood is good old-fashioned elbow grease. Applied with a damp cloth, elbow grease should be effective at removing dirt and dust and even oil and grease build-up.
Painted Wood Tables
Your decorating doesn't have to suffer because of your love of messy foods. Formula 409® gets painted wood tables in your living room or hallway back to looking good.
Formula 409 Cleaner Degreaser is a multi surface cleaner that cuts through tough grease and grime. It can safely clean stainless steal,synthetic marble,glazed tile,linoleum,counter tops car interiors, sinks, floors, cabinets, tubs and walls.
409 effectively cleans and degreases virtually any hard, non-porous surface with no rinsing required.
It works well on tile floors, but it can leave a residue on glossy surfaces. It actually works great at killing flies in the kitchen.
Q: Is Formula 409® Multi-Surface Cleaner harmful to kids or pets? A: No, it's not. Just follow the instructions and use as directed, and it's safe to use in a house with children and pets. Like most cleaning products, this stuff should be kept out of the reach of kids, always.
Formula 409® Multi-Surface Cleaner kills 99.9%* of common household germs — such as E. coli, Staphylococcus (Staph) and Salmonella, as well as viruses that can cause colds and flu† — in 30 seconds. Just spray until thoroughly wet and let stand 30 seconds. Then rinse and wipe clean.
In early 2020 Formula 409 became impossible to find in stores and disappeared from the "products" listing at the Clorox website. Some websites say Clorox has discontinued the product. There has been no announcement or news release, and the website www.formula409.com is still active.
Mix 1 cup of water, 1 teaspoon of white toothpaste, and 2 tablespoons of baking soda. Use your finger or a spoon to mix it well. Dip a sponge in the mixture and scrub down your cabinets. Rinse with a damp cloth until all residue is gone.
Dawn dish soap is famous for being an excellent degreaser, and this simple tip might be the best way to clean wooden cabinets. It is also mild enough that it won't ruin your wood cabinets or their finish. You can even use dish detergent as the best way to clean painted kitchen cabinets, too.
Deep cleaning:
Place about 1/2 teaspoon of dish soap or oil soap wood cleaner on the scouring sponge. Wet the sponge slightly and gently scrub the cabinet allowing it to form a lather. Wipe with a slightly wet cloth with fresh water in it. Then dry it with a microfiber cloth.
Use 50% water and 50% distilled vinegar for a streak-free look. If your kitchen glass cabinet has wooden mullions, then do not spray the distilled vinegar directly on the surface. Instead, spray onto a cloth and gently wipe.
If you want to disinfect this area of your home but you don't want to bring harsh chemicals into your house, consider a more natural cleaning solution such as a vinegar solution. To create this, make a 50/50 solution of warm water and vinegar. Spray the solution on your cabinets and wipe them clean.
Dilute ¼ cup of Pine-Sol® in one gallon of warm water. Dampen a sponge in the mixture, wring out so it's just damp to wipe away grease, grime and dirt. Optional: Scrub stubborn messes or stains with full strength Pine-Sol®, using a sponge or soft cloth. Finish by rinsing with water and wipe kitchen cabinets dry.
Unfortunately, Formula 409 contains many substances that can damage the surface of your granite. So, even if your granite is installed in a bathroom, avoid using traditional bathroom cleansers like this when the time comes to clean your stone.
OVERVIEW. Formula 409® Multi-Surface Cleaner, is the ultimate cleaner, degreaser and disinfectant for your home. The antibacterial formula quickly cuts through grease and grime and disinfects as you wipe, killing over 99% of germs.
Do not use on glasses, dishes or utensils. To sanitize non-food-contact surfaces and deodorize: Spray until thoroughly wet. Let stand 30 seconds, then wipe. For heavily soiled areas, a precleaning is required.
The most important fact to remember is that you should not mix any cleaners or disinfectants with any other cleaners or disinfectants. The concept of mixing two products together to provide even greater cleaning or disinfecting power is not correct.
OVERVIEW. The Formula 409 fresh scent fume free oven cleaner cuts through tough baked on food and grease in five minutes. Safe and fume free for a comfortable clean, this Formula 409 leaves behind light fresh scent to keep your home at its best. Five minute cleaning:spray in cold oven.
Contains no ingredient listed as a carcinogen. Reproductive Toxicity No information available STOT - single exposure No information available. STOT - repeated exposure No information available.
All-purpose cleaner: About 2 years
Clean or 409 — can last up to two years. If they contain antibacterial ingredients, that time may be shortened to one year.
About the Formula 409® Brand
The Formula 409® name is actually a tribute to the tenacity of two young Detroit scientists hell-bent on formulating the greatest grease-cutting, dirt-destroying, bacteria cutting cleaner on the planet. Thing is, creating the ultimate cleaner doesn't just happen on the first try.
Clorox, whether it is Clorox wipes or the Multi-Purpose cleaning fluid, is not safe to use for cleaning and disinfecting your granite. The multi-purpose cleaner contains bleach, which is extremely harmful for granite and many other natural stones.